Use contrasting fabrics, add trims, add piping or eyelet. Cut it so that it measures 34 inches long and 36 inches high. If placing a pattern piece that is meant to be placed on the fold, fold your fabric lengthwise, then lay the pattern pieces long side along the fold of the fabric. Poorly made cases have seam allowances that can be seen inside the pillowcase, on the hem. Simply click on the image of the pattern youd like to download. Dec 27, 2016 turn pillowcases right sides out, gently press closed scissors into corners for crisp corners. It features a back that opens to change the pillow form or to easily launder the pillow cover. I have seen a lot of pillowcase tutorials, but when my mom told me about this unique technique that she learned from her quilting group, i knew i had to share.
And although the pattern is so straightforward that even a sewing. Mar 28, 2012 this free pillowcase pattern features a super cute little pocket for tucking in nighttime treasures. You can dress it up with a satin cuff, or mix print and solidcolor fabrics. Pillow cases are a really fast project and can be made in so many fun colors and pattern combinations. I always use your wonderful corner technique for beautiful, crisp corners.
Stamped embroidery kit for diy beginner starter stitch kit for art craft handy sewing including color pattern embroidery cloth,embroidery hoop,color threads,tools kit 4. Oct 21, 2016 how to sew a reading pillow with this free tutorial. These diagrams are not exactly to scale, but pattern pieces do fit as shown. Dec 01, 2011 no joke, these pillowcases will not take you more than 15minutes and they will be gorgeous.
It usually allowed him 68 hours of sleep before he woke up with headsweat. Pillowcases are a great way to clean out your fabric stash. Nancy ziemansewing with kidssewing quick pillowcases. Again, if you are making a pillowcase for a larger pillow then you will need to adjust how much you are cutting off you will cut off less. Never use a sewing machine without adult supervision. May 12, 2020 this pillowcase tutorial is super quick as it takes just about half an hour to make from start to finish. What you need to sew a pillowcase by bed size the spruce crafts. You can even make the pattern longer or shorter to be. This summer we did some sewing lessons at our house and we made new pillowcases for everyones beds plus a few more that we could give to the million pillowcase challenge for a great cause a lot of the boys pillowcases were nintendo fabricsbut we think that lots of kids will be able to. May 30, 2014 this standard pillowcase features french seams. Pillowcases are the easiest sewing project ever invented.
How to make a standard pillowcase using dilly dally. I made a standard size pillowcase for a thin pillow. This summer we did some sewing lessons at our house and we made new pillowcases for everyones beds plus a few more that we could give to the million pillowcase challenge for a great cause. Today on quiltsocial christine baker shares her free pattern for french seam pillowcases and walks us through the steps to make them using northcotts artisan spirit euphoria fabrics. Its a quick sewing project that youll have done in less than half an hour. Sew an easy pillowcase with i sew for fun directions by nancy. All of which determine the feel of the pillowcase against your skin. By sewing your own pillowcases you can easily match the decor in every room of your home. Free pillowcase pattern standard, queen and king sewing pattern.
Extra pillowcases can always come in handy, especially if you have house guests. As your stitching gets close to the corner, slow down. The two pillows were placed together, sandwiching the blue ice, inside a zippered pillow protector case, and then a pair of wicking pillowcases put over the zippered protector. Sewing a pillowcase is super easy even for beginners. How to sew a pocket book pillow with lined pocket youtube. You can sew this pillowcase in standard, queen or king sizes. Add a pop of pink in any room with these diy easysew pillows. This pattern is for the typical pillowcase with an overhanging cuff. It doesnt matter if you start sewing on the width side seam or the length side seam, just make sure you backstitch at the beginning and ending of your stitching. Basic envelope pillows are so incredibly easy to sew. If you are not familiar with pillowcase sizes, refer to. The oneover and threeunder weave of sateen pillowcases expose more thread surface, offering a silky, luxurious.
By simply switching up the color of the fabrics you will have a variety of pillowcases for every pillow in your house. Modern floating triangles wall hanging or table runner pattern from nancy. For extra practice sewing long seams i teach them to make french seams twice as much straight sewing and a nicely finished seam. Adults can tuck in tissues, earplugs, or a mobile phone alarm clock although i recommend putting your phone on airplane mode and turning off the wireless first. Essential steps for sewing elegant french seam pillowcases. Cut to the dimensions below if you want to lay the pattern onto unfolded fabric. This pillowcase pattern tutorial will take you through each step of sewing a pillowcase for a standard, queen, or kingsized pillow. Documents and settingsdjonesmy documentspillowcase instructions model 1 author. Yesterday on quiltsocial i showed you some great tips for sewing borders with setting triangles and we finished up the top of my bed runner. How to sew a pillowcase here are directions on how to sew a pillowcase for an easy kid s sewing project. You can improvise and adjust the border or pillowcase pieces to fit the amount of fabric scraps you have, as long as the finished measurements are those of a standard sized pillowcase appx 20. My easy pillowcase is a great project for the absolute beginners since it doesnt involve anything complicated, just a few straight lines and only simple stitches.
Fold line written on the pattern piece refers to the fold you will make when stitching the pillowcase together. Free pattern and directions to sew a fabric tissue box cover how to sew a. Pillowcases are usually my childrens beginner project. How to make a book pillow today im excited to be sharing with you more diy book pillow patterns and tutorials. Free pillowcase pattern standard, queen and king sewing. This is a simple project with only straight line sewing. For sewing machine and embroidery using a 16x16 pillow. Generally, the most common weave options are sateen and percale. Dec 07, 2017 dwith pillowcase still turned inside out, straight stitch close to the folded edge or 14. And theyre fun for any skill level, because all you need is 1 yard of fabricand there are so many cute prints out there. Documents and settingsdjonesmy documentspillowcase. Take the proper measurements of existing pillows to know how much fabric is necessary for easy sew pillow cases. Start stitching, using standard stitch length and 58. How to make sew 3 unique styles of pillowcases 3 ways.
For a personalized wedding gift, embroider the newlyweds monogram on a set of pillowcases. French seam pillowcase set in under 30 minutestutorial. Youll find this easy sewing project, plus 19 additional i sew for fun projects, in nancy ziemans 72 page book, i sew for fun. Learn how to make a book pillow with this free pattern. It is also a great simple project for a beginner who is just learning to sew. Ill give tips along the way for what to do if you make a mistake. Design works crafts t232177 tobin stamped pillowcases, feathers, 20 x 30 embroidery kit, white aunt marthas 402 flowers and butterflies embroidery transfer pattern book, over 25 iron on patterns 4. Sew a set of pillowcases for your bed, or make a set to give away as gifts with this easy sewing tutorial. Aveesha pack of 12 white pillow cases standard size 180 thread count percale. Teach kids to sew an easy pillowcase september 10th, 20, in how to sew, quick sewing projects, sewing, by nancy zieman productions, llc if youve been thinking about teaching one of your favorite kids to sew, this pillowcase sewing pattern is a tried and true beginner project.
Make a holiday pillowcase or use fabric with a favorite character. Simplicity 2200 learn to sew pillow case and accessories. Cut the last piece of fabric for the trim to 2 x 44. Jul 06, 2008 pillowcases are a great way to clean out your fabric stash.
This easy peasy pillowcase pattern can also make an awesome gift and is a. If you know how to thread your machine, youll be able to make this pillow. Pillowcase tutorial easy sew for the absolute beginner. Remember this time you are sewing on the wrong side of the fabric. These reading pocket pillows are one of the most popular tutorials on the site and i hope you enjoy the updates to the original pattern. See more ideas about pillow cases, sewing pillows and pillowcase pattern. My sewing skills are very lacking, but this is all straight lines, so it is super easy. This simple tutorial will show you how to make pillowcases fast, and easy. Give the gift that lasts much longer than chocolates or gift cards.
Dogs in sweaters quilt sewing pattern from elizabeth hartman. Sized for standard, queen, and king pillows, these really are pillowcases for every bed. Embroidery patterns for pillowcases free embroidery patterns. That is exactly what nine ctas from pierce county, washington, are doing this week in lacey, washington. The magic pillowcase will serve all your pillow needs. The most common weaves for pillowcases are sateen, percale, jersey, knit, satin, twill, and dobby. Aunt marthas 402 flowers and butterflies embroidery transfer pattern book, over 25 iron on patterns. T his tutorial for these beautiful french seam pillowcases will show you one way you can use quilting cottons for a project that is not a quilt.
This free pillowcase pattern features a super cute little pocket for tucking in nighttime treasures. If you have a serger, you may want to run these edges through it since pillowcases do get washed frequently. Kids can use the pillowcase pocket to store flashlights and bedtime friends. May 01, 2015 pillowcases are the easiest sewing project ever invented.
Embroidered pillowcases can add a special touch to any room. Sized for standard, queen, and king pillows, these really are pillowcases. Basic skills necessary basic machine sewing sizing finished measurements 27 x 39 standard size pillowcase. To begin, you will need an old pillow or a pillow form of any size as well as fabrics you love. Using the burrito method, youll sew the pillow in a unique way that will leave you amazed. No joke, these pillowcases will not take you more than 15minutes and they will be gorgeous. You can also alter the look of any bedroom by reversing the fabric used on each side of the pillowcase, or mix and match pillowcases. Pillowcase jumper pattern how to sew a darling jumper out of a pillowcase with this free pattern with pictured instructions. French seam pillowcases per one standard pillowcase 27. We precut the pillowcases so the kids can learn to use sewing machines and most important have fun and keep sewing alive in the future. When you make them yourself, you can have fun with the colors and prints that you love. To make a standard pillowcase, cut the main piece of fabric to 26 x 44.
In fact the hardest part of this project is the pinning and ironing. Homemade three seam pillowcases made with a serger are thoughtful, fun, and quick. Design works crafts t232177 tobin stamped pillowcases, feathers, 20 x 30 embroidery kit, white aunt marthas 402 flowers and butterflies embroidery transfer pattern book. All it takes is about a yard of fabric to make a cute, custom pillow case. Instructions for how to sew a pocket pillow, reading pillow or book storybook pillow for machine embroidery.
Eclip your threads and turn the pillowcase right side out, press, pillowcase complete. And although the pattern is so straightforward that even a sewing novice can feel confident taking it on, the french seam details and envelope fold cuff add a challenge and. Pin these three layers of fabric together and sew a 12 seam along that edge taking out the pins as you go along. How to sew a pillowcase two ways 1 yard of fabric youtube. You will begin to see the hot dog and bun analogy, with the body rolled up as a hot. The free standard size pillowcase pattern uses the fun burrito method, which kids will especially love. They are a great way to decorate and personalize your room. Alter the pattern to create pillowcases for a college dorm using school colors. Remember you are sewing on the right side of the fabric. Add a splash of color and pattern to a room by sewing your own pillows. Fold your main fabric right sides together creating a rectangle that measures 29.
The corner is where the intersection of the width and length. If using a rectangle insert, measure both height and width. Pillowcases are one of the easiest things to sew and one that kids love to learn how to make. Jul 11, 2018 sewing a pillowcase is super easy even for beginners. Soft napkins out of pillowcases easy sewing patterns using a pillowcase to make soft napkins. This pillow cover is a very simple project and a quick way to change the look of your throw pillows. Quilt size chart use this standard quilt size chart to design your next project. But dont fret if you have scraps of fabric that are a bit too short for the pattern. How to sew a reading pocket pillow reading pillow, beginner.
Sized for a standard pillow, the pattern is easily adjustable to other sizes. Make sure to backstitch at the beginning and ending of your stitching. This means the attached hem cuff is nicely finished inside too. Free pillowcase pattern for standard, queen and king pillowcases.